From from Pikachu to Totoro anime characters are great fun to draw and can inspire.

The best anime characters to draw can inspire you to master character design. Whether you've been scribbling anime-style faces since you were a young'un like me, or you're only picking up a pencil ...

For those who want to learn how to draw manga and anime, Drawing Desk offers more than 800 lessons, from basic to advanced. Do note that some features of the apps require in-app purchases.

If you have an iPad and want to start using it to unleash and express your creativity, there are a number of apps that can help you do so.